With the NHL’s trade deadline ticking down to its 1 p.m. conclusion, Avalanche fans want to know what, if anything, will the team do?

The last-place Avs are expected to make a deal or two, but how big they are remains to be seen. Of the Avs’ defensemen who could be on the move Wednesday, Ryan O’Byrne is the most likely.

The Avs would like to move O’Byrne because he can be an unrestricted free agent after this season. His play, especially of late, has not been good, but his size and experience could interest a team looking for defensive depth.

So far, Colorado has made only a small trade, dealing minor-league defenseman Cameron Gaunce to Dallas for forward Tomas Vincour. That was the Avs’ first trade in nearly 14 months, dating to their Jamie McGinn-Daniel Winnik, multiple-player deal with San Jose last season.

The Avs might want to move underachieving forward David Jones, but getting much in return is unlikely. Jones has three years and $12 million left on his contract, and he has had a horrible season, with only three goals.

Another player who could be intriguing for some teams is backup goalie J.S. Giguere. He would bring Stanley Cup experience to a contender.